Question

Which five-year plan focused heavily on the development of heavy industry?

• A. First five year plan
• B. Second five year plan
• C. Third five year plan
• D. Fourth five year plan

Answer 1

The correct option is B Second five year plan

Second plan was in action from the year 1956 to 1961. The Second Plan was particularly in the development of the public sector and "rapid industrialisation". The architect of the second plan and supporter of rapid was P. C. Mahalanobis. This plan focused on development of heavy industries.